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No Nukes: the Dangers of Microwaves

Microwaving has been a widely accepted method of cooking and heating meals, but few of us stop to think how ‘nuking’ affects the otherwise nutritious foods that we strive to incorporate into our diets.

Nearly two decades ago, a German study reported that microwaving food is actually a major cause of the dramatic increases . . . → Read More: No Nukes: the Dangers of Microwaves

Frozen Salmon That’s Low in Mercury

Fish consumption is definitely a example of where people need to be properly educated before making any drastic dietary changes. Over the years, we have been told by government agencies such as the ADA (American Dietetic Association) that our diets should reflect those of healthy societies such as the Japanese, Italians and Greeks who presumably eat . . . → Read More: Frozen Salmon That’s Low in Mercury

Curse of the Cola

I guess it could be safe to drink an occasional Coke depending on what you mean by occasional. But keep this in mind. Coca-Cola is not a benign substance. It’s not as if you simply don’t get nutrition by drinking one. In fact, your body must strip calcium from its bones to metabolize the Coke and . . . → Read More: Curse of the Cola

What’s Your Beef? The Benefits of Going Grass Fed

Since the mad cow disease scares began in the 1990s, people have been increasingly afraid of consuming red meat. Some even go so far as to say that red meat is inherently bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. Today, red meat is blamed for everything from obesity and heart disease to arthritis . . . → Read More: What’s Your Beef? The Benefits of Going Grass Fed

Cholesterol Is for Lovers

For the past 60 years, we have heard more and more about the evils of cholesterol and why we need to avoid it. But would you believe me if I told you that cholesterol is not a villain, but is incredibly vital nutrient to every cell in the body?The anti-cholesterol theory has been full of holes . . . → Read More: Cholesterol Is for Lovers

Butter and the Brain

Talk to any health practitioner who successfully treats children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including hyperactivity, and you’ll learn that these children ALWAYS have digestive disturbances that contribute to their behavioral problems. . . . → Read More: Butter and the Brain

Jedi Pregnancy Wisdom

Most people who have watched the Law of Attraction movie, The Secret, walk away with one of two reactions: skepticism or complete enthusiasm. Skeptics might say something like, “That’s not true! I lost my job last year and had to move out of my house. I didn’t make that happen!” On the other hand, many enthusiasts . . . → Read More: Jedi Pregnancy Wisdom